Compare and contrast sociocultural theory and social learning theory. Discuss how the two theories differ from each other even though their names sound similar
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Sociocultural theory is a newer theory proposed by Lev Vygotsky that asserts people learn through
the interaction between people and their environment. Social learning theory is part of a grand theory,
behaviorism, where people learn through observing others. Sociocultural theory stresses interaction
whereas social learning theory stresses observation.
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a) IQ. b) favorite television show. c) choice of mate. d) hair style.
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a. Abstinent teens b. Teens in a serious relationship c. Teens engaging in casual sex d. All of these groups were similar in terms of academic outcomes.